2. Pens and Markers for painting on rocks

Personally, I think Posca Paint Pens are great for beginners. It’s actually one of my favorite rock painting supplies because of how easy they are to work with and how forgiving they are. There are lots of different packs to choose from and if you go this route you can move right onto a sealer. If you just want to get all the amazing pens in one purchase, grab this multipack! It has loads of colors and all the sizes that I use. They also come in fun styles like glitter and pastel.

You might find you want to create outlines or small details on your rocks. This kind of precision can be a lot easier with a fine tip pen. For this, I recommend Micron PN pens. You can grab a pack with lots of different sizes to cover all your needs. They are perfect for Zentangle, Zendangle, and Mandala style rocks.

R101 Tip: Do Not press hard with these Micron pens or the tips will wear down over time.

3. What kind of paint do you use for stone painting?

If you prefer to paint your rock with paint and a brush, you’ll want to grab some acrylic paints. Prices can range all over, but you will want to spend a little to get good coverage on your rocks. The difference in price will make a big difference in the number of coats you will have to use. For painting on rocks, I choose between two brands. For a more inexpensive and thinner paint, which works well when painting a picture onto a rock, I use Apple Barrel.

When it comes to thicker paint, which I like to use when I paint a base coat on all sides of my rocks, I choose Arteza brand paints. They are more expensive than some store brands, but they are worth the money. You can grab Arteza brand paintshere:

4. Brushes and Painting Supplies

You will need to get yourself a set of brushes. Nothing fancy is necessary when your just getting started. Look for a set that has a larger square edge tip to color big spaces, at least one medium size, and a few smaller tips. Over your first few batches of rocks, you will learn which brushes are your favorites, you may even begin to alter them… but we will touch on that later. As far as pallets go, you can start saving butter tub lids, use an old plate that’s near and dear to your heart, or buy some plastic pallets.

5. Sealer

This is the rock painting supply that people ask about the most. If you plan to hide your rocks in the elements, or even begin to sell them in the future, you are going to want to seal your rocks. There are a few brush-on sealers, but I personally prefer a spray on.